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TMJ Treatments

WHY IS TMJ TREATMENT IMPORTANT?

TMJ stands for temporal-mandibular joint. Temporal, as in temple area of skull; mandibular as in mandible, or lower jaw; joint as in it's where the head and jaw meet. Problems in this joint may be caused by a misalignment of the teeth, trauma, or excess muscle tension. Aside from the two bones that meet there, cartilage buffers them and five muscles are involved in the area. If something goes wrong a good deal of trouble can result.

Problems in this area can cause:

Headaches

Earaches

Trouble/soreness in opening and closing the mouth

Clicking or popping of the jaw

Pain in the jaw muscles

Soreness in the area, sometimes extending to the face

Dental treatments for the condition can include replacing missing teeth, moving teeth, adjusting the bite, filling gaps between teeth, etc. There is no one solution that is right for all cases. Sometimes a plastic mouthpiece is used to prevent clenching or grinding that is contributing to the problem. If untreated and taken to extremes, surgery may be required to repair a badly damaged joint.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

We accept most dental insurances and will gladly file claims on your behalf. You will need to pay any deductible and co-payments the day of your appointment. These payments can be made with cash, check, or credit card.

INSURANCE

If you wish to use your dental insurance, please call our office and give our insurance coordinator your insurance information. This way we can find out what the insurance provider may cover prior to your first visit.
We accept many dental insurance plans, including but are not limited to: